Book
A history of pictures for children : from cave paintings to computer drawings
Item details
- ISBN: 9781419732119
- ISBN: 1419732110
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Physical Description:
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Contents / Notes
| General Note: | Abridged and adapted by Mary Richards from A history of pictures by David Hockney and Martin Gayford. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Thinking about pictures -- Making marks -- Light and shadows -- Watch this space -- Mirrors and reflections -- Painting and photography -- Moving pictures -- The story goes on -- Timeline of inventions. |
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| Subject: | Art History Juvenile literature Art Art History Juvenile literature JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / History Art History |
| Genre: | History. Juvenile works. Instructional and educational works. Illustrated works. |
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- 5 out of 5 copies are currently available at PINES.
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Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | |
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| Clayton County Library System: Northwest Branch |
JUV 709 HOCKNEY, DAVID (
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31012006126724 | CHILDREN'S NONFICTION | Available | |
| Middle Georgia Regional Library: Mary Vinson Memorial Library |
J 709 HOCKNEY DAVID (
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31058002961911 | Junior Nonfiction | Available | |
| Middle Georgia Regional Library: Washington Memorial Library |
J 709 HOCKNEY D (
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31033011536798 | Junior Nonfiction | Available | |
| Moultrie-Colquitt County Library System: Moultrie-Colquitt County Library |
J 709 H 2018 (
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31034006380341 | NONFICTION - JUV | Available | |
| Three Rivers Regional Library System: Camden County Library |
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▼ Summaries & More
Summary:
A History of Pictures takes young readers on an adventure through art history. From cave paintings to video games, this book shows how and why pictures have been made, linking art to the human experience. Hockney and Gayford explain each piece of art in the book, helping young minds to grasp difficult concepts. The book tracks the many twists and turns toward artistic invention, allowing readers to fully appreciate how and why art has changed and includes an illustrated timeline of inventions. All new illustrations by Rose Blake add a personal perspective on a wide variety of images. A History of Pictures will inspire creative minds and help them to understand the legacy of the pictures we see today. The book also includes a bibliography and index.
